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San Francisco to Strip Washington, Lincoln from School Names
The names of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and other prominent figures including California Sen. Dianne Feinstein will be removed from 44 San Francisco public schools, a move that stirred debate.
Bernie Sanders' Mittens, Memes Help Raise $1.8M for Charity
About those wooly mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration, sparking endless quirky memes across social media? They've helped to raise $1.8 million in the last five days for charitable organizations.
Will a 'Vaccine Passport' Be More Valuable Than TSA Pre-Check for Future Travel?
A vaccine passport "could be the golden ticket to rebooting travel," but how long will it take to get the double dose, and what technology is being developed to prove it?
Explainer: Why It's Hard to Make Vaccines and Boost Supplies
With demand for COVID-19 vaccines outpacing the world's supplies, a frustrated public and policymakers want to know: How can we get more? A lot more. Right away.
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Actor Cloris Leachman Dies at 94
Cloris Leachman, an Oscar-winner for her portrayal of a lonely housewife in "The Last Picture Show" and a comedic delight as the fearsome Frau Blücher in "Young Frankenstein" and self-absorbed neighbor Phyllis on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died.
Virus May Kill More Than 90K in the Next Month, White House Projects
The Biden administration launched its new level-with-America health briefings Wednesday with a projection that as many as 90,000 more in the U.S. will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Black, Gay SF Firefighter Sues City for Discrimination, Harassment
A Black, gay firefighter in San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against the city citing harassment and discrimination in the work place.
Hate Crime Charges Added in Case of La. Man's Brutal Attack on Grindr Date
Chance Seneca has been arrested and charge with the attempted second degree murder of Holden White in Louisiana last year.
In Battle Over GameStop Shares, Two Big Players Flinch
A David and Goliath saga is unfolding in financial markets over the stock price of struggling retail chain GameStop. On Wednesday, Goliath walked away from the battle. Two Goliaths, actually.
NYPD Searching for Suspect Who Hurled Gay Slur in Hate Crime Assault
The NYPD is looking for a suspect who allegedly punched a man in the face while using a gay slur.
Disney Updates Jungle Cruise After Insensitivity Criticism
Jungle Cruise, one of the original Disney parks' rides, is getting a 21st century remodel in yet the latest update to a legacy theme park ride that has been criticized in years past for being racially insensitive.
South Dakota Lawmakers Revive Bill Decried by LGBTQ Groups
South Dakota Republican lawmakers on Tuesday revived a proposed law that would ban people from changing the sex designation on their birth certificates, even after a House committee rejected the bill.
Mossimo Giannulli Loses Bid to Finish Prison Term at Home
Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli's request to serve the remaining three months of his prison term in the college admissions bribery scheme at home was denied Tuesday by a federal judge.
Tuesdays with the Conways: A Hacked Account, a Nude Pic, Police, Accusations and an Apology
The very public battle between Kellyanne Conway and her 16-year old daughter Claudia came to a head this week.
Amid COVID-19 Travel Restrictions, United Airlines Launches Travel-Ready Center
You may have a mask and hand sanitizer in hand, but if you're planning on traveling any time soon, you'll also have to navigate the maze of pandemic rulesl. United Airlines has launched a digital hub to help customers easily track what may be required.
New Governor of Puerto Rico Declares State of Emergency Due to Anti-Trans, Misogynistic Violence
The newly-installed governor of Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency due intense anti-trans and misogynistic violence.
Twitter Permanently Bans My Pillow CEO
Twitter has permanently banned My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell's account after he continued to perpetuate the baseless claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Pioneering AIDS Researcher Joseph Sonnabend Dies at 88
Pioneering AIDS researcher and clinician Joseph Sonnabend, 88, died January 24, 2021, at the Wellington Hospital in London, after suffering a heart attack on January 3, 2021.
Watch: NYC Restaurant Fires Anti-LGBTQ Worker After Verbal Attack on Married Couple
The New York restaurant where a same-sex married couple was told to leave by an anti-LGBTQ employee says that the worker in question has been let go, and that the couple has been invited to return as customers.
In LA, Gay Bars, Restaurants Look to Crowdfunding to Survive
LGBTQ bars and restaurants in greater Los Angeles are struggling to survive the second, and latest, COVID lockdown. Crowdfunding has proven to be a lifeline for many.